CVE-2015-3201: Infoleak
First published: Mon Jun 08 2015(Updated: )
Thermostat before 2.0.0 uses world-readable permissions for the web.xml configuration file, which allows local users to obtain user credentials by reading the file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat Thermostat | <=1.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://icedtea.classpath.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=2372
- http://icedtea.classpath.org/hg/thermostat/rev/c2f18f81f57a
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159788.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159958.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1052.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75066
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3201?
CVE-2015-3201 has a moderate severity level due to the potential exposure of user credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3201?
To fix CVE-2015-3201, update to Thermostat version 2.0.0 or later to ensure proper permissions on the web.xml configuration file.
What causes CVE-2015-3201?
CVE-2015-3201 is caused by world-readable permissions set on the web.xml configuration file, allowing local users to read sensitive credentials.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3201?
CVE-2015-3201 affects users of Redhat Thermostat versions prior to 2.0.0.
Can CVE-2015-3201 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2015-3201 cannot be exploited remotely, as it requires local access to the system to read the vulnerable file.
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